Recreation
Browse recommendations for recreational activities in Long Island. Read reviews and guides for beaches, parks, fitness, and more on Newsday.com.
Bike riders like Abdul Siddiquee, of Bethpage, know how important it is to be safe while biking on Long Island. At Trek Bicycle of Plainview, riders can ensure they have the proper safety gear. Credit: Johnny Milano
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Bike safety: Staying safe while enjoying the ride on LI
"No doubt biking has gained in popularity here on Long Island in recent years, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic."
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Huntington woman, 80, spearheads town's annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
Bea Hartigan will be at the start line for the Townwide Fund of Huntington's traditional Thanks4Giving Day Charity Run, which returns Thursday after a forced hiatus last year due to the pandemic.
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Where to cut your own Christmas tree on LI
Visit one of these Long Island Christmas tree farms where you can cut down your own evergreen with the family.
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Shimmering Solstice light show at Old Westbury Gardens
The Shimmering Solstice will light up Old Westbury Gardens this winter as the grounds are transformed into an immersive nighttime experience.
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Hiking trails on LI that'll take you past water views
On a Long Island hike this fall, there's water, water everywhere, and not just in your canteen.
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Long Island model train clubs and shows to see this season
All aboard to see what's running on the rails at Long Island train clubs that work on their layouts year-round.
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Turkey trots on Long Island this fall
Most annual holiday morning 5k runs and walks are back this year.
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You can explore the Long Island Game Farm for the first time this winter
The game farm will remain open all winter for the first time in its more than 50-year history.
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Paint on a chocolate canvas at these LI art classes
Paintings come to life on slabs of dark chocolate.
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Painting class where you can eat your chocolate creations
Ursula XVII is the owner and chocolatier of Disset Chocolate in Cutchogue. On Monday, Nov. 1, she held a chocolate painting class, which is a concept based off of "Paint & Sip."
